Lightford wants students to pray; Governor vetoes plan

Gov. Rod Blagojevich vetoed Sen. Kimberly Lightford's bill legislating schools have a mandatory moment of silence. See Change of Subject (Eric Zorn).

ED, Lightford passes moment of silence legislation

Sen. Kimberly Lightford (D-Maywood) sponsored legislation that passed the Senate requiring schools observe a moment of silence. Existing law gives schools the option of observing a moment of silence.

The Capitol Fax Blog had a discussion where everyone panned the legislation.

Who do you think wants the bill passed?